This third grade writing activity brings home the lesson: it's not only what you write that's important, but how you write it, too.

Help your child compose an alphabet poem about the season, and have them practice letters while awakening their creative writing skills, too!

Make going back to school a fun time! Let your child create her own pencil topper creatures using everyday materials and a Styrofoam ball.

Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger."

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

Give your third grader's reading and writing skills a stretch: have her create a Care Manual for your pet the next time your family goes away.

Turn a real-life hero into a folklore hero. Your child can write a tall tale that makes a Davy Crockett or John Henry out of someone they personally know.

Help your aspiring fashion designer give new life to a pair of drab shoes with this colorful craft.

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after.

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

To help keep summer memories alive, have your fifth grader utilize their writing skills to create a summer book keepsake!

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.